In the City, People Often Personalize Their Shopping by Going

question 27

Multiple Choice

In the city, people often personalize their shopping by going to the same stores to purchase their goods. According to sociologists Stone and Gans, why do people do this?

• A) To get deals from their neighbours
• B) To keep up with the fast pace of the city
• C) To create a sense of intimacy for themselves
• D) To save money on transportation
• E) Because of the fear of crime

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